chairwoman

noun

chair·​wom·​an ˈcher-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
plural chairwomen
: a woman who serves as chairperson
the committee's chairwoman
the chairwoman of the university's physics department

Examples of chairwoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zaslav has also spoken with Shari Redstone, Paramount’s chairwoman. William Gavin, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024 The current chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, has been in discussions to step down, according to people familiar with the plans. Mario Parker, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2024 By Jeff Zeleny, Kaitlan Collins and Daniel Strauss | CNN RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has offered to leave her position following the South Carolina primary later this month to allow former President Donald Trump to install his own leaders of the party, two party advisers told CNN. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024 For the event, attendees wore all white — including Beyoncé and her mother Tina Knowles (who is vice chairwoman of her brand). Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Sharon Carter, Bamberg County Republican Party Chairwoman Sharon Carter, who invited the group, is chairwoman of the Bamberg County Republican Party. Sarah McCammon, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024 Two Democrats who lost their seats on the Fishers City Council in last November’s election are facing off to be the chairwoman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024 Drake has served in the Assembly since 2020 and is the chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, of which Myers is also a member. Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024 But the party’s current chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, hasn’t actually stepped down yet. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chairwoman was in 1699

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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chairwoman

noun
chair·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
: a woman who conducts a meeting

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